Information session about the elections in clear Finnish on March 27.3.2025, XNUMX

Welcome to the information session about the elections! Regional and municipal elections will be held in April 2025. At the session, you will receive information about the elections in clear Finnish.

The Sound Fair promises a rich program offering

The May Voice Fair is currently being prepared in close cooperation with the entrepreneurship education department of Äänekoski Upper Secondary School, exhibitors and the people of the city. – We are looking forward to an exciting weekend with an interesting program for all ages. The Voice Fair has attracted a lot of interest and there are already more exhibitors than last year, says Sami Kallioinen, deputy principal of Äänekoski Upper Secondary School. The ideas and expertise of young people are strongly reflected in the event and its implementation.

Welcome to vote in the 2025 regional and municipal elections in Äänekoski!

In 2025, two general elections will be held simultaneously: regional elections and municipal elections. You can vote in both elections at the same time. However, if you wish, you can vote in different elections at different times or exercise your right to vote only in one election.

JAMK's project opened up a wonderful opportunity for children from Äänekoski to find their own sport.

In Äänekoski, girls and boys aged 11–13 get to try out all possible sports with top coaching. This is JAMK's ÄKSport project, where 17 children are coached by Heikki Nurmi and Tommi Koskinen and top experts and coaches from Äänekoski in various sports. The project aims to get children moving, to find the joy of exercise, a way of moving that they like, and to get new enthusiasts into sports clubs. Äänekoski has the best experts and frameworks for children to get moving!

Application for morning and afternoon activities for school children for the academic year 2025-2026

Morning and afternoon activities for school children are intended for 1st-2nd grade students and those in need of special support. The application period is 31.3.-13.4.2025. Applications are made at Wilma.

The application for training shifts for summer 2025 sports venues begins on March 17.3.2025, XNUMX.

The application period for summer 2025 sports training shifts begins on March 17.3.2025, XNUMX!

Äänekoski's 200 euro structural change grant will build opportunities for business growth

The Regional Council of Central Finland has granted the city of Äänekoski a grant of 160 euros. The funding was granted from the Supporting Sustainable Growth and Vitality of Regions (AKKE) funding to facilitate the structural change in Äänekoski. The funding is targeted at managing the local structural change situation in Äänekoski, coordinating it and developing the operating environment to create new businesses and jobs.

What do young people in Äänekoski want to spend 25.000 euros this year?

The City of Äänekoski wants to increase the well-being and opportunities for young people to have an impact through participatory budgeting. The City of Äänekoski directs 25 euros annually directly to activities that meet the wishes of young people. Young people want to get involved, participate, make new friends, have experiences, and have coffee - a good life.

What do you think about Linkki public transport? Answer the survey by March 31.3.2025, 100, and you could win a XNUMX euro gift card!

Do you live in Jyväskylä, Laukaa, Muurame, Äänekoski, Hankasalmi, Toivaka or Petäjävesi? We are looking for people living in the Linkki area to respond to a survey about public transport. The survey will help us find out how residents perceive the functioning of public transport services in the area.

New detached house plots in Muhluniemi, Äänekoski, will be sold at the Jyväskylä Construction Fair

The city of Äänekoski has invested in the Koivisto-Hirvaskangas area by building a new kindergarten in connection with the Koivisto log school and by planning a new residential area with waterfront plots in Muhluniemi. We will be at the Jyväskylä Construction Fair on 21-23.3.2025 March 315 at stand B-24.3! The Muhluniemi single-family home plots will be sold at a plot auction after the fair on 6.4.2025 March-30.3.2025 April 12. There are ten single-family home plots for sale, two of which can be reserved immediately at the Jyväskylä Construction Fair. A plot presentation day for the whole family with programs will be organized in Muhluniemi on Sunday 14 March XNUMX from XNUMX-XNUMX.

A free match for the whole family – Koivisto Kipinä vs. Lappeenranta YMKY!

Welcome to the Äänekoski Sports Hall on Sunday 16.3 March to watch an exciting basketball match, when the home team Koiviston Kipinä takes on Lappeenranta NMKY! This free event offers entertainment and the joy of sports for the whole family!

The best Lego robots in Central Finland and perhaps all of Finland are coded at Hietama School

Future coders are being raised in Äänekoski and efforts are being made to educate children and young people in coding and digital skills! The students of the Hietama School Lego Robot Club won the First Lego League Central Finland competition on March 3.3.2025, 17.3.2025, congratulations to the winners! The Hietama School club members will represent Äänekoski and the whole of Central Finland on March XNUMX, XNUMX at the FLL Finnish Championship in Heureka, Vantaa.

Anne Paananen started as the city's transportation planner.

Anne Paananen, 30, started as the city of Äänekoski's transportation planner in February. The transportation planner is responsible for all of the city's transportation services and their planning, procurement, guidance and communication. The transportation planner is responsible for, among other things, transportation tenders and procurement, contracts, school transportation, the operation of the Village Bus and service transportation, and cooperation with Linkki-liikentien. The most important and certainly the most responsible and challenging job is taking care of the city's school transportation.

Cultural education week in kindergartens and preschools

This week, a cultural education tour of daycare centers and preschools in Äänekoski is underway. Two captivating performances are touring the daycare centers: Teatteri Liikutsuksen's joyful "Puppets of the World" and the Dance Center's heartfelt Kahíme

Minister of Finance Riikka Purra was genuinely interested in the situation in Äänekoski

Minister of Finance Riikka Purra visited Äänekoski on Saturday, March 1.3.2025, XNUMX, and met with the city and Valtra management. – Minister of Finance Riikka Purra was genuinely interested in the situation in Äänekoski. We discussed road projects supporting the industry in Äänekoski, financing the employment reform, and government transfers. The meeting went well and we discussed matters in a constructive spirit, the mayor said. Matti Tuononen says.

Guitar virtuoso Lari Basilio to Äänekoski in November

Guitar virtuoso Lari Basilio, from Brasília, known for his work with Steve Vai and Dirty Loops, will be arriving in Finland in November. Known for his fresh, melodic guitar playing, Lari Basilio will perform at Äänekoski Painotalo on Sunday, November 2.11nd.

The city of Äänekoski shows its solidarity with Ukraine

The City of Äänekoski will fly the Ukrainian flag at the City Hall on Monday, February 24.2.2025, XNUMX, on the anniversary of the Russian invasion. The City of Äänekoski supports Ukraine, which has been a victim of Russia's war of aggression. By flying the flag, we want to show our support and appreciation for the Ukrainian people. We also want to honor the victims of the war. We will also illuminate the landscape lighting of the Pankkari walkway in the colors of the Ukrainian flag on Monday. The bridge will be lit blue.

Ilmiökaffi, a joint event for employees and residents of the city of Äänekoski, is coming again

Ilmiökavti, open to everyone, will be held again this year 2025 on Fridays 7.3., 16.5., 26.9. and 12.12. at 13-14.30 in the council chamber of the city hall. There will be relaxed gatherings and encounters without an official agenda. This year, Ilmiökahvi will also host a coffee party for Äänekoski summer residents on May 16.5th, and a welcome party for new residents will be held on December 12.12th. In conjunction with Ilmiökahvi, we usually have performers for Ilmiökahvi from Ala-Keiteleen Music Institute and Koskela Institute. Welcome!

Welcome to the Äänekoski Children, Youth and Families Forum on April 3.4.2025, XNUMX

Welcome to the Children, Youth and Families Forum of the City of Äänekoski on Thursday, April 3.4.2025, XNUMX. The theme is mental well-being, prevention of substance abuse and gambling problems, and strengthening inclusion. We warmly welcome all professionals, residents and other local actors interested in the theme!

Subscribe to the City of Äänekoski newsletters to your email!

The city of Äänekoski will begin publishing city and employment area newsletters in 2025, which can be subscribed to in your own email if you wish. Äänekoski will also publish newsletters from entrepreneurs and tourism operators.

A wonderful stuffed animal will be the star of the sound fair

The Äänemessut, organized by Äänekoski upper secondary school students, will be held in Pankkari and its surroundings on 23-24.5.2025 May 10, on Friday from 18 am to 10 pm and on Saturday from 16 am to 24.5 pm. The fair will culminate on Saturday XNUMX May with a concert by Pehmoaino. At the end of the fair, Pehmoaino will perform in the afternoon in the courtyard of Pankkari at a free concert organized by the city's youth and cultural services. In addition to Pehmoaino, the fair will feature bands from Äänekoski's youth and Taikuri Jore.

The Keskimaan Ilo auttaa 2025 donation helps young people in Central Finland to act more safely online.

The aim of the Osuuskauppa Keskimaa 2025 Ilo auttaa donation is to improve the well-being and mental health of young people in Central Finland by providing them with support and resources for functioning in the digital world and indirectly also for dealing with phenomena occurring there (e.g. bullying, loneliness and exclusion). In addition, training courses for youth workers and parents' evenings for young people's parents will be organised on the topic. The implementing partners are the youth services of the municipalities of Central Finland and Mieli ry. The total amount of the donation is 143 euros. The youth services of the city of Äänekoski will coordinate the donation received by the northern Central Finland region.

Traffic congestion has been relieved in the employment area of ​​North Central Finland and everyday life is already going well.

After the historic TE reform, services in the new North Central Finland employment region were congested at the beginning of the year. Now everyday life is already running smoothly and customers are being served smoothly. Information systems and telephone service are also working well. There are still delays in payments, but resources have been added to handle them.

We are planning a new performance stage and hangout spot for city residents – Tell us your opinion and have an impact!

The city of Äänekoski is planning a permanent performance stage in the city center. We want to hear your wishes and ideas about the future performance stage, which we are also planning to use as a hangout spot for city residents.

Daycare and school staff are trained to give children the best opportunities to learn and grow.

The Finnish National Board of Education has granted the city of Äänekoski project funding of over 42 000 euros for training teaching and educational personnel. The goal is that every child or young person in Äänekoski feels that they are in a safe environment, so that the best possible growth and learning can take place. The project, called In the Right Way, at the Right Time, began at the beginning of 2025 and will last until 2026.

Poke will organize free training courses in spring 2025

Poke will organize free training courses in spring 2025. Welcome!

Summer jobs for young people in the city of Äänekoski will be available for applications on February 10.2.2025, XNUMX.

The City of Äänekoski will spend 2025 euros on summer employment for young people in 140. This summer, the City of Äänekoski will also employ all interested young people finishing 000th grade either for summer jobs, with a summer job voucher or a summer entrepreneurship voucher. In addition, we also employ older young people in various city units and encourage young people to become entrepreneurs. Last year, the City of Äänekoski employed a total of 9 young people in the summer. The summer job application for young people starts on 153 February 10.2.2025.

Koulunmäenkatu has been opened to public traffic again!

Koulunmäenkatu in Äänekoski has been reopened to public traffic. The street has been closed due to the construction of the C-building of the Koulunmäki comprehensive school. We ask that you continue to exercise caution when moving around the construction site!

Phishing in the name of employment

The employment authority, i.e. the Employment Region of North Central Finland, does not send messages containing links that require you to log in with your bank details!

The city of Äänekoski is participating in the "Luckily there are municipalities!" campaign

Municipalities are the foundation of our everyday lives – the services they provide are visible in our lives every day, often without us noticing. Schools, daycare centers, sports facilities, libraries, clean drinking water and efficient waste management are examples of tasks that municipalities are responsible for, which make our lives smooth and safe.

Bridge renovation moves forward in the center of Äänekoski on highway 642

Traficom has approved the road plan prepared by the Central Finland ELY Centre. The State Budget for 2025 approved by Parliament states that the renewal of the bridge is one of the new road projects to be initiated this year. The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency is responsible for implementation.

The Äänekoski Family Center Kerkä's spring 2025 brochure has been published!

The Äänekoski City Family Center supports families and parenting by offering, among other things, open early childhood education services, peer group activities, and preventive social and health services. In the brochure you will find a summary of all the services of the family center and its partners.

The spread of infections can be reduced with good hand and cough hygiene.

Various infectious diseases, including respiratory infections, are now widespread in Central Finland and throughout Finland. Good hand and cough hygiene can reduce infections.

For the information of parents of first graders in the coming fall

By the end of week 12, guardians will see the local school decision for their first-grader in the fall through Wilma.

Expressions and free exercise advice for unemployed job seekers

In 2025, the city of Äänekoski will offer unemployed job seekers free exercise classes at the VesiVelho swimming pool on the first Friday of every month, as well as free exercise advice.

The North Central Finland employment region now serves mainly by telephone

The North Central Finland employment region is now serving mainly by telephone at the beginning of the year, and customers' electronic services can be found on the Job Market. We hope that customers will primarily submit applications, payments, etc. electronically through the Job Market.

Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman in Äänekoski: Although the situation is difficult now, the spirit of building the future of Äänekoski is strong

Minister of Economic Affairs Wille Rydman met today, January 29.1.2025, XNUMX, with the leadership of the City of Äänekoski, the Central Finland Association, and the ELY Centre, in light of the structural change in the region's business life. Minister Rydman sees enormously positive future scenarios for Äänekoski.

Hanna Gore lets her team develop and shine

Hanna Gore, 37, has taken over as the Human Resources Manager of the City of Äänekoski, following the retirement of long-time Human Resources Director Arja-Leena Kriivarinmäki. Hanna Gore is an international and experienced HR expert.

The first baby of the year was born!

The first baby of the year in Äänekoski was born to the Kauto family in Sumiainen. Pinja and Teemu Kautto welcomed their second child and a little sister to their soon-to-be 7.1.2025-year-old Oliver on January 2, 48,5. The newborn from Äänekoski was 3470cm long and weighed XNUMXg at birth.

Dear mooring customer, please provide us with your email address.

In 2024, we switched to the electronic booking and invoicing system Asio for mooring matters in the city of Äänekoski. Please provide us with your email address as soon as possible!

Planning Review 2025: New plots bring builders and vitality to Äänekoski

The Äänekoski City Council approved the zoning review for 2025. It presents the zoning program for the following years 2025-2027; the preliminary schedules of the pending and soon-to-be initiated zoning projects, as well as the primary objectives. – The zoning of the city of Äänekoski aims to actively promote the development of the city and increase its vitality. Only those projects that we can promote according to the schedule will be included in the zoning review, says Planning Manager Nina Marjoniemi.

SPR CAFÉ open to everyone - Welcome!

SPR Café is an evening open to everyone. During the evening, we will prepare a small meal, eat, and chat in Finnish. You can also come and just relax. Welcome!

Congestion in the employment area has eased

The congestion in the North Central Finland employment area at the beginning of the year has eased.

A record 9,35 million people traveled on Linkki public transport in 2024

The popularity of public transport travel is on a steady growth trend in the Jyväskylä region. A record number of trips made by public transport were recorded in 2024, approximately 9,35 million. The growth in travel from the previous year was approximately 7 percent.

The City of Äänekoski listens to its young people – 25 euros for youth participatory budgeting

The City of Äänekoski is organizing a youth advocacy week and four discussion events will be held for young people next week. The advocacy week is part of the City of Äänekoski's efforts to promote the well-being of young people and to implement participatory budgeting for young people. The city is once again allocating 25 euros directly to activities that meet the wishes of young people.

The new construction act may make construction easier, but increases the responsibility of the builder

From the beginning of 2025, a new construction law came into force, which governs construction. Since the beginning of January, only one form of permit has been used, the construction permit.

There has been a delay in the services of the Northern Central Finland employment area

The Northern Central Finland employment area started serving job seekers and employers on January 1.1.2025, XNUMX. There has been a delay in the services of the employment area, but the congestion has been cleared.

The best pieces can be found in the middle photo challenge starts!

What Central Finnish thing makes your heart beat with a very special warmth? Participate in the photo challenge by sharing a photo or video of the best parts of Central Finland!

Change of opening hours of the town hall

In the future, the front door of the main lobby of Äänekoski town hall will be open Mon-Fri from 8.00:15.30 a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

Open doors at the Wahlman house on January 28.1.2025, XNUMX

An open house will be organized for all residents and interested parties at the Wahlmani house on Tuesday, January 28.1.2025, 15 from 17:3 to 44100:XNUMX, os. Kuhnamontie XNUMXbXNUMX Äänekoski. Welcome to see how great the culturally historically valuable house became after the renovation!

The Finnish Railways Agency informs: Blasting works will begin on Valtatie 4 at Konginkangka

Excavation and blasting work will begin on Highway 4 between the southern and northern exits of Konginkangka in January. Due to the excavation and blasting works, traffic is not directed through the Konginkanka settlement, and there are no detours in use. Traffic will be stopped for a maximum of 8 minutes.

The TE reform is now here! The Northern Central Finland employment area started its operations

The Northern Central Finland employment area has now started its operations and will serve jobseekers and employers from 13 municipalities in the future. The employment area offers statutory labor services in Hankasalmi, Kannonkoski, Karstula, Kinnula, Kivijärvi, Konnevedi, Kyyjärvi, Laukaa, Pihtiputaa, Saarijärvi, Uuraini, Viitasaari and Äänekoski.

Due to the limited use of remote workstations, ÄäneHub's operation will change

ÄäneHub's operations will change from December 21.12.2024, XNUMX due to the limited use of remote workstations. Remote workspaces and communal workspace operations will end, but ÄäneHub's lobby will still be available, where you can organize events.

New foster families for children and young people are being sought in Central Finland

Could your family offer a home to a placed child or young person, i.e. could you work as a family nurse or family care substitute nurse? We are looking for new family caregivers for the welfare region of Central Finland. The information event for those interested in family care is on January 13.1.2025, XNUMX, and the next trainings will start in January.

The renovation site of the Suolahti swimming pool will start on January 2.1.2025, XNUMX

The renovation site of the Suolahti swimming pool will start on January 2.1.2025, 2026. In the repair contract, the ventilation and pool technology of the swimming hall facilities will be improved, changing room facilities will be changed, and the building's surface materials and furniture will be renewed. The renovation is a significant investment in Äänekoski's sports facilities. The contract will be completed in the spring of XNUMX.

Sydän-Suomen jätekunta informs: The processing billing for fine and closed well sludge will change in 2025

Äänekosken Energia Oy handles the processing of sludge generated by living in the Äänekoski area, also for fine and closed well sludge. Currently, the Waste Act obliges the waste management authority to maintain a waste register, which also monitors fines and closed-pit sludge management. The waste authority of Central Finland is the waste board. Jätehuolto's other register is currently part of the register jointly used by the Waste Board and Sammakkokangas Oy.

The Northern Central Finland employment area is preparing for the transfer of TE services - There may be a backlog in the services at the beginning of the year

The Northern Central Finland employment area will serve job seekers and employers from the beginning of 2025. TE offices and municipal trials will cease on December 31.12.2024, 1.1.2025. The Northern Central Finland employment area offers a statutory labor service for job seekers and employers in Äänekoski, Hankasalmi, Kannonkoski, Karstula, Kinnula, Kivijärvi, Konnevede, Kyyjärvi, Laukaa, Pihtiputaa, Saarijärvi, Uuraini, Viitasaari and from XNUMX January XNUMX. At the beginning of the year, various disturbances, outages and delays in the service are possible.

In entrepreneurship education, we are already looking towards the spring Äänemessu

There are many things going on in Äänekoski's entrepreneurship education. Äänekoski high school's Joulumaa sales event was held on December 12.12.2024, XNUMX, and the charity arrangements made by high school students are for sale at Koko's garden Pop Up store until Christmas. We are also currently preparing for next spring's Ääne fair. Labor Minister Arto Satose and Prime Minister Petteri Orpoo were impressed by Äänekoski's entrepreneurship education.

The prices of Link's public transport tickets will increase from 1.1.2025 January XNUMX

Public transport ticket prices will increase at the turn of the year. When you download Link's season ticket no later than 31.12., you will still get it at the old price!

The start fee payment date will change in 2025 in the municipalities of the Northern Central Finland employment region

Due to the TE reform, there will be a break in the processing of salary support and start-up money applications at the turn of the year. The start-up payment date for entrepreneurs starting in the municipalities of the North-Central Finland employment region will change in 2025 due to the TE reform. The aim is to pay the starting money in January 31.1.2025.

The H-moment is approaching! TE services will be transferred to the municipalities at the beginning of the year

The Northern Central Finland employment area will serve job seekers and employers from the beginning of 2025. TE offices and municipal trials will cease on December 31.12.2024, 1.1.2025. The employment area offers a statutory labor service in Hankasalmi, Kannonkoski, Karstula, Kinnula, Kivijärvi, Konnevedi, Kyyjärvi, Laukaa, Pihtiputaa, Saarijärvi, Uuraini, Viitasaari and Äänekoski for job seekers and employers from January XNUMX, XNUMX.

The Northern Central Finland employment area will start operating on January 1.1.2025, XNUMX

The Northern Central Finland employment area serves job seekers and employers from January 1.1.2025, 31.12.2024. TE offices and municipal trials will cease on December 1.1.2025, XNUMX. We offer a statutory employment service in Hankasalmi, Kannonkoski, Karstula, Kinnula, Kivijärvi, Konnevedi, Kyyjärvi, Laukaa, Pihtiputaa, Saarijärvi, Uuraini, Viitasaari and Äänekoski for job seekers and employers from January XNUMX, XNUMX. With labor services, both individual and employer clients receive advice and guidance on job search and employee recruitment as well as skills development.

The city of Äänekoski distributes free sandblasting sand in every agglomeration

The city of Äänekoski distributes sandblasting sand to its residents free of charge for sanding slippery yards.

Metsä Wood's change negotiations ended

Metsä Wood announced on December 4.12.2024, XNUMX, that the change negotiations at the Suolahti factories that started in October have ended. The permanent personnel of the Suolahti factories are offered work in other Metsä Group production facilities.

Towards a more sustainable Äänekoski! Äänekoski's per capita emissions have decreased

Äänekoski has succeeded in reducing total emissions more than municipalities on average. Since 2005, the emission reduction is 40 percent and compared to 1990, it is 47 percent. The course of development is therefore positive, but additional measures are needed to achieve both regional and national climate goals.

Again, the formulas did not work! Greetings from yesterday, 27.11.2024 November XNUMX, from the planning afternoon from Suolahti library

In the afternoon of zoning at Suolahti library on November 27.11.2024, XNUMX, the future solution for the surroundings of Suolahti Asemakatu and the sports field was on display. Also on display was the draft amendment to Sörkänmäki's site plan and the draft of Sirkkaharju's site plan. We got good ideas, comments and a good discussion in the evening.

The TE reform will bring employment services to municipalities at the turn of the year

The responsibility for organizing public employment services will be transferred from the state to the municipalities at the beginning of 2025. TE offices will be abolished. As a result of the reform, 45 employment regions formed by municipalities will be formed in Finland, which are administratively responsible for organizing services.

At the "Greetings to the decision-makers" meeting, the children had the opportunity to ask questions and influence

The Right to Learning theme of the national Children's Rights Week last week also awakened adults and children in Äänekoski to think about the conditions and possibilities of learning and to enjoy the joy of learning. In Äänekoski, the topic was addressed at least at Koulunmäki unified school, where the Greetings to decision-makers meeting combined the most important goals of the Child's Rights Week and the Welfare Week held at the same time: Participation, the opportunity to influence and the joy of doing things together.

Suolahti Rock Cafe met the wishes of young people

In the center of Suolahti, rock freshened up when the traditional Rock Cafe event was organized at the youth facilities on Wednesday, October 30. At the event organized by Äänekoski's youth services, two groups formed by local young people, Rattle and Liljan Kukat, performed.

Operation of evening and weekend emergency receptions from 2.12.2024 December XNUMX 

In the Central Finland welfare region, patients in need of urgent treatment will be treated centrally starting on December 2.12.2024, 16, on weekdays from 22 to 8 p.m. and on weekends from 22 to XNUMX p.m. at the Äänekoski health center and at the general emergency room of Sairaala Nova.

The best evaluation reports of 2023 were chosen - Äänekoski is already the winner of its series for the second time!

For the second year in a row, the evaluation report of the city of Äänekoski won the national Evaluation Report of the Year competition in its series.

The renovation of the Suolahti swimming hall is a significant investment in Äänekoski's sports facilities

The city of Äänekoski is renovating Suolahti's swimming hall. The swimming pool will be renovated to make it a reliable swimming pool for the next 30 years. The investment is a significant investment in Äänekoski's sports facilities and it complements the Suolahti sports center, which includes an ice rink, sports hall, gym, Frisbee golf course, skate ramp, artificial turf, multi-purpose arena and half-time playground. The renovation is an investment in one of the most important movement places for children and young people and the aging population. The Suolahti swimming hall will be closed for renovation on 25.11.2024 November XNUMX.

The 2025 budget proposal of the city of Äänekoski was completed with a deficit of EUR 2,2 million

The state share system inoculates Äänekoski badly. The mayor's proposal for next year's 2025 budget will be discussed in the city council on November 25.11.2024, 2,2. The budget proposal has a deficit of EUR 7,6 million. Taking into account the accumulated surpluses of 0,6 million euros from previous years and the projected surplus of XNUMX million euros for the current year, the city of Äänekoski will survive the difficult years to come.

A guide to preparing for disruptions and crises

In the Guide to Prepare for Disruption and Crisis Situations, which is aimed at the entire population, there are extensive instructions on how to prepare for various exceptional situations and how to act during them.

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo heard Äänekoski's wishes in the restructuring of business life: "We are in the same boat"

On November 18.11.2024, XNUMX, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visited Äänekoski and met representatives of the factories and personnel of Metsä Group and Valtra, as well as the city's management regarding the drastic change in the business world and the company's layoff news. Central Finland MPs Sinuhe Wallinheimo and Ville Väyrynen of the ruling party were also present. The state will use all instruments to help the situation.

The renewable energy strategy of the city of Äänekoski acts as a trend setter

The city of Äänekoski now has a renewable energy strategy approved by the city council on 11.11.2024 November XNUMX, the goal of which is to act as a trend setter for the planned construction of renewable energy in the city of Äänekoski. The renewable energy strategy supports the city strategy and the implementation of the goals of its action programs.

In the future, Sammakkokangas Oy will invoice the processing fees for fine and closed well sludge

The invoicing of Multia, Petäjävesi and Äänekoski fine and closed well sludge handling fees will be transferred to Sammakkokangas Oy from January 1.1.2025, XNUMX. In other words, for emptyings made after the turn of the year, the haulage company no longer invoices the portion of the handling fee when the sludge has been delivered to the municipal wastewater treatment plant.

Thanks for the resident bridge! Together, we want to make the center of Äänekoski more beautiful, more comfortable and more attractive

Thank you to all the participants of the 5.11.2025 residents' bridge in the city center and thank you for the fruitful discussion! About 50 residents of Painotalo participated in the residents' bridge, and there were also e.g. trustees, entrepreneurs, representatives of the youth council, residents' association and entrepreneurs' organization. Together, we want to make the center of Äänekoski more beautiful, more comfortable and more attractive. We also hope to increase community spirit and encounters!

The application for the 350 euro student scholarship of the city of Äänekoski starts on January 7.1.2025, XNUMX

Young people aged 18-29 who have moved from Äänekoski to study elsewhere are entitled to an annual study scholarship if they keep Äänekoski as their home municipality. For the spring application, the student's municipality of residence must be Äänekoski already before the turn of the year.

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Labor Minister Arto Satonen visited Äänekoski

On October 29.10.2024, XNUMX, Labor Minister Arto Satonen visited Äänekoski's large industrial companies and the city of Äänekoski. MPs Sinuhe Wallinheimo and Riitta Mäkinen were also present during the visit. In the meeting, the aim was to clarify the goals and the situation picture on both sides, so that Äänekoski can survive the coming drastic changes in the business world.

The Äänekoski reception center is no longer accepting new customers

The Finnish Immigration Service has decided to no longer offer customer places in the reception centers in Äänekoski, Saarijärvi and Lauka. Consequently, the Äänekoski reception center will also close by the end of 2024 and the services of the reception center will cease.

The city of Äänekoski introduced an employee bicycle benefit - An electric bicycle increases exercise in everyday life and saves gas

The city of Äänekoski has introduced an employee bicycle benefit this fall. Sports janitor Raine Viander took the opportunity as soon as it was possible. Viander previously tried the city's loanable electric bike and got excited about getting his own bike. Viander has been satisfied with his electric bike and the amount of exercise in everyday life has increased. At the same time, you save gas.

The city of Äänekoski is doing everything it can to cope with the drastic change in the area's business life

The dark news from Äänekoski continued today, October 11.10.2024, 100, when Valtra and ACGO announced that they would start change negotiations concerning the persons covered by the collective agreement of white-collar workers and senior white-collar workers in the technology industry. The negotiations concern a total of 60 jobs in Finland. At the Suolahti factory, the reduction applies to approximately 1 white-collar jobs. Valtra employs a total of approximately 300 people at the Suolahti tractor factory. The reason for the change negotiations is the change in the market and the company's new operating methods. We are extremely worried about the jobs and future of our residents if the layoffs come true.

A new children's traffic park was opened on Konginkanga

A new children's traffic park has been completed in Konginkanga. In the traffic park, children can practice traffic behavior with their own means of transport. There's still time to ride before the snow!

The city of Äänekoski is worried about the future of the employees of the Suolahti plywood factory

Metsä Wood, a member of Metsä Group, announced today, October 10.10.2024, 370, that it plans to close the Äänekoski plywood mills in Suolahti and XNUMX jobs are at risk. Metsä Wood's termination plans are based on the slump in construction and low profitability caused by depleted wood imports from Russia.

Employment builds vitality! - Greetings from the joint afternoon of the vitality operators of the municipalities of the Northern Central Finland employment area

In the new Northern Central Finland employment area, work and employer will meet from January 1.1.2025, 24. TEXNUMX preparation is also progressing with regard to business and employer services. In Äänekoski, we had energy operators from eight municipalities and a representative of TE services as guests.

Tiina Mäenpää, employment regional director, is a people-oriented and results-oriented leader

Master of Economics Tiina Mäenpää, 43, has been elected as the employment regional director of Northern Central Finland. Mäenpää will start her position in the city of Äänekoski on November 11.11.2024, 17. There were XNUMX applications for the position.

Äänekoski is a city of young people - Ääne fair is coming again!

Next year's Äänemessu 2025 is currently being planned. The Ääne fair will take place in and around Pankkari on May 23-24.5.2025, 10, Friday from 18 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 16 a.m. to XNUMX p.m. The proceeds from the event will be used for the benefit of Äänekoski's youth. The city of Äänekoski and the department of education and training: the staff of high school and school entrepreneurship education are responsible for organizing the fair. 

Äänekoski is now of interest to both industrial and commercial operators

The investments announced by industrial companies in the town of Äänekoski have also encouraged commercial actors to invest in the locality. In Äänekoski, we can see that the city's economic structure is diversifying and at the same time the attractiveness of the locality is growing even more.

On Tree Day, birch trees are planted in Koivisto

Tree Day has been celebrated in Finland since 2004, i.e. 20 years this year. The purpose of the Tree Day is to draw attention to the importance and protection of trees and forests. On the national holiday, people are encouraged to plant trees.

The harmful substances found at the Asemakatu school pose no danger to the residents - The demolition of the former service center will also begin

The city of Äänekoski is currently demolishing the former Asemakatu school in Suolahti. Harmful substances and oil have been found in the building. Harmful substances are removed as harmful substances and asbestos demolition. The harmful substances and oil found at Asemakatu school do not pose a danger to the residents.

Seize life! Koskela College's detective college work project starts

Koskela University's detective college work project will start in September. Seize life! project offers meeting place activities and individual support for Roma youth and young families.

The telephone services of the health centers in the Central Finland welfare area are being renewed

The telephone services of the doctor's and nurse's reception desks of the health centers of the Central Finland welfare region are being reformed by unifying the service hours and different modes of operation and by reducing the number of service numbers. The reform of the reception telephone services unifies and clarifies the operation of the reception telephone services and seeking treatment.

Nuori Kulttuuri Festival's regional event in Äänekoski in April -25

In the spring of 2025, Äänekoski city's cultural activities and youth services will organize the Youth Culture regional event in cooperation with the Federation of Finnish Youth Clubs. Nuori Kulttuuri Festival 2025 is a national youth art festival.

Business forum - The future brings new investments

In the lobby of the Äänekoski town hall, it is open for everyone to see on September 17.9. – Uusi Puu exhibition between 27.9.2024 September XNUMX. At the exhibition, you can get to know the sustainable solutions and wood-based products of the near future.

Employment services will be transferred to the municipalities at the turn of the year

The doors of the TE office will close and the municipal service points will open their doors on January 2.1.2025, 2025. Central Finnish jobseekers will handle job-related issues at municipal service points from the beginning of XNUMX.

The reading prescription "prescribes" reading medicine for preschoolers and their families in Central Finland

The reading prescription, which will be implemented in Central Finland today, September 16.9.2024, XNUMX, encourages preschoolers and their families to read. The welfare district and Keski libraries have cooperated well in preparing reading recipes.

Central Finns' initiative: Lessons without phones

The young people of central Finland show the direction. The youth council of Central Finland handed over the initiative of free lessons on phones to the cultural leadership of Central Finland. The Youth Council proposes that all schools in Central Finland change the order rules so that phones are not displayed during lessons. Äänekoski already has guidelines for the use of cell phones in schools and during lessons.

Likolahtenkatu has a detour in use by traffic

The construction work continues on Likolahtenkatu. Today, Thursday, September 12.9.2024, 17.9, the profiling of the asphalt bases (leveling and shaping with a grader) began. According to the plans, the asphalting will be carried out next week, Tuesday, September 18.9. and on Wednesday XNUMX. A detour is in use for traffic.

Borrow a library bag!

You can now also borrow handy bags from all Äänekoski libraries, which can hold a larger number of loans!

Family story - The children of the Honkonen family do a lot of different things

Jonna and Mikko Honkonen's family enjoys a lot of hobbies and the whole family is satisfied with the hobby opportunities in Äänekoski. The children of the big family, Jasmiina 12, Enniina 11, Jaakko 8, Eevertti 6, Oliveri 3, and Vihtori 11 months, have all been satisfied with Äänekoski's leisure services, schools and daycare.

Wahlman's house is now working for young people - "We are building this city for young people"

In the culturally historically valuable Wahlman house, work is now being done for the future, i.e. the young people of Äänekoski. The city's own personnel moved into the house at the beginning of the week. In the same place, the people of the searching and mobile youth work, youth workshop activities and services promoting integration are now working. The teaching and education department is really grateful for the new, wonderful facilities where work is now being done for the young people of Äänekoski.

In Koivisto, everyday life started in new premises - Hirsinen school and daycare is a wonderful whole!

Koivisto's new log kindergarten was completed in connection with the school in May 2024, and operations began in the new premises in August. Koivisto's daycare center is located in Äänekoski in Koivistonkylä, next to Koivisto's school. A wonderful daycare center and school is the heart of the idyllic Koivisto village and a real investment in children and families with children!

The Employment Area Board started its work with orientation in Äänekoski

The employment area board of the Northern Central Finland employment area met for the first time in Äänekoski on September 4.9.2024, 13 for an orientation session. Each of the XNUMX municipalities is represented on the board. - I believe that our cooperation will be fruitful. The common goal of all of us is to get people to work, including the long-term unemployed, says board chairman Henna Penttinen.

The flying squirrel situation in the felling areas of the city of Äänekoski was clarified in the spring: according to ELY, it was found that there was no breeding or resting place for the flying squirrel in the area

According to information received from the media, the Keskinen Suomen liito-oravayhdistys ry has filed a criminal complaint about logging by a forest company in Äänekoski. The police have launched a preliminary investigation to find out if Stora Enso cut down the forest in the flying squirrel nesting area. The logging area is owned by the city of Äänekoski. The city of Äänekoski did several terrain inspections in the Sikopuro area in Suolahti in the spring of 2024 before logging, and no signs of flying squirrels were found. After the felling, the ELY Center of Central Finland conducted field inspections in the summer of 2024 and according to them, it was found that there was no breeding and resting place for flying squirrels in the area, so the Nature Conservation Act was not violated.

The crushing work causes noise and dust nuisance in the center of Suolahti

The city of Äänekoski is currently demolishing the former Asemakatu school in Suolahti. During the fall, concrete and brick will be crushed at the Asemakatu school, which will cause noise and dust nuisance as well as vibration. We strive to reduce harm to residents and the environment in all our activities. We save natural resources by using the demolished and crushed concrete and brick of the school building later in infrastructure construction.

The Cultural Affairs Department's spring 2025 seasonal program starts on February 6th.

The Äänekoski Cultural Center's spring 2025 seasonal program once again offers a diverse range of concerts and theater performances.

Niina Rautanen, the director of the wide area, came to the house

Master of Philosophy Niina Rautanen, 34, started at the beginning of August when the director of education and training Ville Härtsiä retired. Before his election, Rautanen worked for a short time as Koskela's executive director and principal, and before that, e.g. as the branch manager of the Wiitaunion's cultural activities shared by the two municipalities. Rautanen is a music pedagogue and musicologist by training. He has solid experience in various administrative jobs and in his university studies he has focused on educational management.

The joint effort of the city of Äänekoski and Kiinteistönhoidin has brought savings of millions

- At the beginning of the current council term, the trustees of Äänekoski made a bold decision when the strategic partnership operating model was implemented in cooperation between the city and Äänekoski Kiinteistönhoito Oy. The goal of the partnership was to save one million euros during the term of the council, but so far, savings of 1,36 million euros and more have already been achieved. The quality of the work has improved, trust has grown and work has become more efficient. And above all, with better cooperation, we provide our residents with a better service, mayor Matti Tuononen says.

Kela's new service point in Äänekoski will open in September

Kela's new service point in Äänekoski will open on Tuesday, September 3.9.2024, XNUMX. The new service point serves at the Äänekoski town hall in shared premises with TE services.

ÄKSport project bulletin: High-quality sports training for children and young people

The children and young people of Äänekoski are offered versatile training under the coaching of professionals. 7-15 year olds are offered high-quality sports coaching without commitment to just one sport or club. The goal of the new project is to get young people involved in sports.

Metsä Group's exhibition has been assembled in the showcases of the lobby of Äänekoski town hall

A wonderful Metsä Group exhibition has been assembled in the showcases of the lobby of Äänekoski town hall. At Metsä Group's exhibition, you can take video tours of the Pro Nemus visitor center and bioproduct factory, and get to know the story of Metsä Group. The exhibition also features several different wood-based products, such as cardboard packaging, tissue paper and Kuura textile fiber.

The city of Äänekoski shows its support for the Ukrainians with flags and themed lighting

To show support for Ukrainians, the Äänekoski town hall will be flying the Ukrainian flag on Ukraine's Independence Day, i.e. Saturday, August 24.8.2024, XNUMX. In addition, we will theme-illuminate the landscape of the Pankkar footpath with the colors of the Ukrainian flag (lighting of the trees) on Saturday evening, when darkness comes.

There is scope for low emissions, but it requires cooperation

The results of the Resource-wise Äänekoski - Low-emission road transport project, financed by the Ministry of the Environment and the city of Äänekoski, are ready. The goal of the survey is to reduce traffic emissions. Operators in the region have the will to make their business carbon neutral, and more refueling infrastructure is needed. The survey added dialogue between operators in the area, i.e. companies with heavy traffic, as well as low-emission fuel distributors, and explored the city's potential for influence.

Job opportunities for adults, solid foundations for children's dreams

The city of Äänekoski is currently attracting investments and the number of jobs is growing significantly. Families moving to the area want to be served as well as possible with, for example, high-quality early childhood education services, new school facilities and a versatile range of hobbies.

Download Äänekoski to your phone - The renewed Äänekoski application serves even better

The Äänekoski application has been updated and the latest version can be downloaded free of charge or updated in the Google Play store and the Apple App Store. You can find the application by typing "Äänekoski" in the search field.

The main library now has a puzzle exchange point!

Taking a model from other libraries and inspired by customer feedback, Äänekoski main library now has a puzzle exchange point!

New Kosken Voice video: Hop on board the Kyläbus!

Äänekoski city's current news and city services are presented in the Kosken Ääni video series. With the city's latest information video, we get to know the Kyläbussi service.

Family story - Aarne's daycare hearings

Äänekoski daycare centers and schools offer a good growth environment for the child. Small grows big in Äänekoski!

The renovation of Äänekoski town hall will start in July

During the summer, the 1st floor of Äänekoski town hall will be renovated to add more office space for the employment services. The Northern Central Finland employment area will start operating on January 1.1.2025, 65. The state's TE offices will cease and 1.1.2025 employees from the state will be transferred to the city of Äänekoski from January XNUMX, XNUMX. Most of the transferred employees will work in Äänekoski, so additional space is needed.